Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival that would use interest earned on profits from Russia s frozen central bank assets as collateral. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (2:31 PM)

The Colombo High Court has temporarily lifted the overseas travel ban imposed on the Chairman of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Geoffrey Aloysius, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (1:37 PM)

SriLankan Airline CEO Richard Nuttall said that the government is on its way to privatise several state-owned enterprises as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and one of those is the flag carrier of the island nation. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (12:14 PM)

A slow train plying from Panadura to Maradana has derailed near the Panadura railway station, disrupting services on the coastal line, Sri Lanka Railways announced. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (12:12 PM)

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe expressed gratitude to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board Members, Management and Mission Team for the unwavering and dedicated support extended to Sri Lanka following the approval of the second review of the EFF programme. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (11:55 AM)

The UN World Food Programme has welcomed Saudi Arabia s donation of 300 tonnes of dates for vulnerable children in Sri Lanka. MORE..

13 Jun 2024 (10:49 AM)